Dick Clark (1929-2012)

Country singers Dwight Yoakam, left and Jamie O''Neal, pose with actor Billy Bob Thornton (center) and producer Dick Clark at the press conference to announce the nominations for the 36th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards February 27, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA.

Dick Clark (1929-2012)

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380391 03: Dick Clark at event honoring Don Rickles who received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame October 17, 2000 in Hollywood, CA.

Dick Clark (1929-2012)

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LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 14: Singer Rod Stewart (R) and producer Dick Clark pose at rehearsals for the 31st Annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on Novebmer 14, 2003 in Los Angeles, California.

Dick Clark (1929-2012)

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Dick Clark (1929-2012)

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LAS VEGAS - MAY 26: Producer Dick Clark and singer/host Reba McEntire speak on stage at the "39th Annual Country Music Awards" on May 26, 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Music icon Dick Clark attends the announcement for show details and nominations for the 32nd Annual "American Music Awards" on September 14, 2004 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Dick Clark (1929-2012)

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LOS ANGELES, CA -NOVEMBER 12: Recording artist Bon Jovi presents producer Dick Clark with the Merit Award during rehearsals for the American Music Awards on November 12, 2004 in Los Angeles, California.

Dick Clark (1929-2012)

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LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 13: Singers Alicia Keys and Usher pose for a photo with Executive Producer Dick Clark at rehearsals for the 32nd Annual American Music Awards, November 13, 2004 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)